Runewords are some of the most potent items you can create within Diablo 2: Resurrected, although they require quite a bit of work to make. First, you must find the right runes to make the runeword. Next, you'll need the weapon or armor, or shield which is able to diablo II resurrected items take the runeword. The item needs to have an exact number of sockets that allow the runeword to work, and also the runewords must be inserted into the socketed item in the proper order. It must also be unadorned (white) or magic (blue) and rare (yellow) unique (gold), and also set (green) items with the correct amount of sockets will not work for runewords.

For this reason, you should take extra care when creating a runeword. Double- and triple-check that the items's proper type -such as, for instance, the Insight runeword can be made with staves and polearms, but not spears. Also, put the runes out in the correct sequence before placing them in the item.

There are a few intricacies regarding weapon and armor to keep track of. "Body armor" does not include items placed on your body. General "armor" includes shields, boots, gloves, helms, etc. Hammers will not work when using maces runewords. "Melee weapons" do not include weaponry that can be ranged, such as Crossbows, bows or even crossbows. Orbs are not also considered melee weapons.

When creating runewords, many contain varying stats that will determine the quality of the roll you've come up with. A perfect runeword roll always worth a lot greater than an inept roll. The same way, using the best runeword base (an item with sockets) that you can find is highly advised. For example, if you're creating a runeword for use on a mercenary utilize the Ethereal base. Mercenary armor and weapons don't suffer from wear and tear, so you'll be able to get the benefit of stats gained from the Ethereal property and not worry about it ever breaking. Every little boost to cheap D2R ladder items your stats is a bonus for Diablo 2: Resurrected.